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University Police & Public Safety
We serve and protect our community with respect, professionalism, and accountability while striving for excellence.
Recent News
Apr
26
Penn State Hazleton, Geisinger to host free 'STOP THE BLEED' training
Penn State University Police and Public Safety, in partnership with Geisinger Trauma Services, will host a free "STOP THE BLEED" training course, open to all faculty, staff and students, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, in Room 103 of the Charles T. Butler Teaching and Learning Resource Center.
Feb
15
Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of action steps if confronted with a threat
Based on the Run, Hide, Fight model developed by the city of Houston, Texas, Penn State’s Active Attacker Response Program offers the same three action steps if confronted with an active assailant, making it easy to remember and act upon in an emergency: run if you can, hide if you can’t, and fight if you have to.
Jan
23
Penn State University Police and Public Safety leads 911 addressing project
A project to enhance safety at all Penn State campuses has resulted in the 911 addressing of all buildings at University Park and at 21 of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses.
Jan
05
Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new, returning students for spring 2024
The beginning of the spring semester at Penn State marks more than just the start of classes. For some students, the new semester also marks their first time living on their own, and with that independence also comes the need for personal responsibility for one’s own safety and security.
Jan
05
'Women in Policing and Public Safety' event to be held Jan. 18
Penn State University Police and Public Safety will host a "Women in Policing and Public Safety" event at University Park from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, in Room 134 of the HUB-Robeson Center.
For Emergencies, Call 911
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Transparency and Accountability Initiative
To further an environment of trust and legitimacy between police and the community, University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) has developed the Transparency and Accountability Initiative.
Click here to learn more about our police unit and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.